Black and white looks good to me. I'd replace the windows so they matched somehow, so both could open. It's the front door that seems "off" to me. I'd replace it with something a bit more geometric or else at least paint it, probably to match the brick. Less is more in a plain house like that, for rental purposes, IMHO.

Trim up those branches hanging down in front of the house. They say 'neglect' to me.

The door is hidden…would you take another photo of it?

Keep the black & white house, and change that door to a "pop" color like teal or red!

It's a short sale so the house needs some TLC, but it's not ours yet. I agree with all of your comments. The door is the basic Home Depot type door.

Oh, and stairs to your porch might also be a fun place to add color...

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This is the Lanscape design forum. I don't see how your question is related to your landscape. Try the home forums.

Hi NHBabs -- JPGraff posted on both the landscape and home design forums, I think looking for suggestions on both as they relate to curb appeal.

Thank you so much Barnhart! Those are wonderful ideas! I appreciate them all.

For the paint color scheme (cannot show it) I'd do darker on the body and white on the trim .... a version of taupe for the body. Would also simplify the railing so it was more transparent ... plain 1/2" square tubing metal pickets and painted white like trim. Would do planting as shown and by all means, clean up the tree removing lower and hanging limbs.

It looks more balanced in Yardvaarks offering.

Looking again, another thing, not landscaping but would help the house appearance, is some kind of roof/awning over the porch. Anyone, homeowners or renters, would appreciate that when entering during the rain.